Comments on: The Cost of Living in Merida Yucatan http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm Online magazine about living, working and traveling in Merida and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:05:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: John C. http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm/comment-page-3#comment-196178 John C. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:29:47 +0000 http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm#comment-196178 Hi All, Have made 4 trips to Merida in 2011 and 1 in 2010 in anticipation of relocating there once my home sells here in the midwest !?di; So have had time to absorb the "vibes"and facts fairly comprehensively. First of all Merida is just different than the USA. All cliches you've heard have some truth, but facts "on the ground" about life there are unique to your experience. I have been blessed by becoming engaged to a Mexican middle class national professional who was born and educated in Merida, and also had lived in Toronto for 5 years. My relationship with her has moved me magically through the cultural "rabbit hole" and inside the local ways to a considerable extent providing perspective that is <em>muy </em>valuable. Hi All, Have made 4 trips to Merida in 2011 and 1 in 2010 in anticipation of relocating there once my home sells here in the midwest !?di; So have had time to absorb the “vibes”and facts fairly comprehensively. First of all Merida is just different than the USA. All cliches you’ve heard have some truth, but facts “on the ground” about life there are unique to your experience. I have been blessed by becoming engaged to a Mexican middle class national professional who was born and educated in Merida, and also had lived in Toronto for 5 years. My relationship with her has moved me magically through the cultural “rabbit hole” and inside the local ways to a considerable extent providing perspective that is muy valuable.

]]> By: Working Gringos http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm/comment-page-3#comment-193201 Working Gringos Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:04:29 +0000 http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm#comment-193201 Amy, we don't know about offshore work, but it is generally difficult to FIND work in Mexico... especially when there are plenty of Mexicans who can do that work. Instead, your husband may want to consider starting his own business (a much easier thing to do here...), offering a skill or service that is not yet offered or something that he does especially well. If he can speak Spanish, that will make things a lot easier for him. Amy, we don’t know about offshore work, but it is generally difficult to FIND work in Mexico… especially when there are plenty of Mexicans who can do that work. Instead, your husband may want to consider starting his own business (a much easier thing to do here…), offering a skill or service that is not yet offered or something that he does especially well. If he can speak Spanish, that will make things a lot easier for him.

]]> By: Amy Richey http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm/comment-page-3#comment-193002 Amy Richey Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:46:10 +0000 http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm#comment-193002 Very informative!! My family is looking into moving to Progreso within the next 24 months. My husband is an Electrical Contractor. He is looking into offshore wells or electrical work in a near by larger city such as Merida. Any help or suggestions about employment would be appreciated. Very informative!! My family is looking into moving to Progreso within the next 24 months.

My husband is an Electrical Contractor. He is looking into offshore wells or electrical work in a near by larger city such as Merida. Any help or suggestions about employment would be appreciated.

]]> By: CasiYucateco http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm/comment-page-3#comment-192689 CasiYucateco Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:10:17 +0000 http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm#comment-192689 Hello English Student, Merida is likely one of the safest choices for you to make in Mexico. As in any place in the world, you have to use common sense. A recent visitor remarked to me: "Did you just see that young girl get off a city bus in a dark area and walk home? Does everyone do that?" And the answer is "Yes, generally speaking, people are safe coming and going from work and school at various hours." As in any city of a million people (nearly), there is crime, but it is mostly property crime. You'll want to insure you lock your doors, keep your eyes on your backpack, etc UADY is a fine university and I think you'll have a wonderful experience. As far as apartments, yes, there are apartments available and at all living levels - super cheap and crumby to deluxe, pricey, comfy. Yes, renting working pretty much the same way in all the world, with deposits often being first and last month's rent paid together or something similar. Do you speak Spanish? If so, that will help you greatly in securing an apartment. But you can find rentals without Spanish, it is just that your selection may be lower, since you cannot communicate with other potential landlords. You can also contact Leann Roberts at Mexico International. She handles rentals of houses, which may be out of your price range, but maybe not. www.mexintl.com Merida is the center of education for the entire SE area of Mexico with a number of universities. Only a few years ago, we used to say "five universities" but there are even more now! If you would like to Email me directly, ask the working gringos to pass me your Email address. Welcome to Merida! Hello English Student,

Merida is likely one of the safest choices for you to make in Mexico. As in any place in the world, you have to use common sense. A recent visitor remarked to me: “Did you just see that young girl get off a city bus in a dark area and walk home? Does everyone do that?” And the answer is “Yes, generally speaking, people are safe coming and going from work and school at various hours.”

As in any city of a million people (nearly), there is crime, but it is mostly property crime. You’ll want to insure you lock your doors, keep your eyes on your backpack, etc

UADY is a fine university and I think you’ll have a wonderful experience.

As far as apartments, yes, there are apartments available and at all living levels – super cheap and crumby to deluxe, pricey, comfy. Yes, renting working pretty much the same way in all the world, with deposits often being first and last month’s rent paid together or something similar.

Do you speak Spanish? If so, that will help you greatly in securing an apartment. But you can find rentals without Spanish, it is just that your selection may be lower, since you cannot communicate with other potential landlords.

You can also contact Leann Roberts at Mexico International. She handles rentals of houses, which may be out of your price range, but maybe not. http://www.mexintl.com

Merida is the center of education for the entire SE area of Mexico with a number of universities. Only a few years ago, we used to say “five universities” but there are even more now!

If you would like to Email me directly, ask the working gringos to pass me your Email address. Welcome to Merida!

]]> By: English student http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm/comment-page-3#comment-192303 English student Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:53:05 +0000 http://www.yucatanliving.com/yucatan-survivor/the-cost-of-living-in-merida-yucatan.htm#comment-192303 Hi! I'm going to be moving to Merida for a year in august to study at UADY. I'm in my early 20s and am worried about living by myself in a country that I am not familiar with. Is it a safe place for someone like me? Also how easy is it to find an apartment to rent and do you have to go through contracts and give a deposit like in the UK. Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated! Hi! I’m going to be moving to Merida for a year in august to study at UADY. I’m in my early 20s and am worried about living by myself in a country that I am not familiar with. Is it a safe place for someone like me? Also how easy is it to find an apartment to rent and do you have to go through contracts and give a deposit like in the UK. Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated!

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